Art Rubric First and Last Name ________________________________________

1. Identify the DOMINANT Elements and Principles YOU used in this project.
a. Only identify 2-3 elements AND 2-3 principles
b. Everyone may have different answers since everyone is creating a unique artwork
2. BRIEFLY describe (do not define) how you see them being used in your art. Write this in the space next to the E or P.
a. For more information http://rivertrailart.weebly.com/elementsprinciples.html
Elements: Principles:
1 Line 1 Balance

2 Shape 2 Pattern

3 Color 3 Variety

4 Value 4 Unity/Variety

5 Form 5 Emphasis

6 Space 6 Contrast

7 Texture 7 Rhythm/Movement

3. Understand criteria: read Advanced and Not Evident for each category.
4. Write the points you think you earned next to each category name.
Category Advanced Proficient Emerging Not Evident
(each worth Achievement Achievement Achievement Achievement
25 points) (20-25 point range) (11-19 point range) (5-10 point range) (0-4 point range)
Elements of Art Artwork/Rubric shows that Artwork shows that the student Artwork shows that the student Artwork shows that the
the student applied principles applied the principles of design applied some of the principles of student did not apply the
Principles of of design when organizing when organizing the elements of design when organizing some of the principles of art or consider
Design the elements of art in a art showing some understanding. elements of art showing little using the elements of art
creative and unique way understanding. showing a lack of
showing deep understanding. understanding.
Overall Artwork/Rubric shows a Artwork shows evidence that Artwork shows that a little planning Artwork shows a lack of
thoughtful well-planned planning took place and a layout took place, but evidence of layout is planning, and no evidence
Composition layout that is clearly organized. is established. hard to determine. of a layout is present.
Media (materials) Artwork/Rubric shows highly Artwork shows some thoughtful Artwork shows some thought given Artwork shows no thoughtful
thoughtful and experimental and experimental use of material to experimental use of material. or experimental use of
Artistic Voice use of material, with some unique style. media.
(Personal Style) accomplished with unique
style.
Craftsmanship Artwork/Rubric is
outstanding and finished with
Artwork is really good and
finished with a good deal of
Artwork is fair and finished with
some patience, pride, and technical
Artwork is poor and finished
with a total lack of patience,
(Quality) a great deal of patience, pride patience, pride, and technical difficulty. pride or technical difficulty.
and technical difficulty. difficulty.